Sr Sustainability Project Coordinator

Randstad USA is seeking a Sr Sustainability Project Coordinator for a biotech/pharma company in Bannockburn, IL. This role involves project management, sustainability analytics, and expertise in greenhouse gas emissions and waste reduction. The candidate will manage sustainability projects, coordinate across functions, and provide strategic insights. Qualifications include project management experience and knowledge of sustainability practices. The position offers $75-$80 per hour with a first shift schedule.
A Global Biotech/Pharma located in Bannockburn, IL is seeking a Sr Sustainability Project Coordinator to join their team! Contract Sustainability Project Specialist to provide temporary support with project mangement, analytics, and sustainability subject matter expertise. This role requires someone who can independently drive project execution while also bringing working knowledge of Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, waste reduction, reuse, and recycling to accelerate sustainability initiatives across global network The ideal candidate will be able to rapidly integrate into ongoing work, manage cross-functional inputs, support data-driven decision making, and contribute analytical and strategic insights that advance environmental sustainability goals. Key Accountabilities · Project Management o Jump in quickly to manage or co-manage active sustainability projects, ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables remain on track. o Support cross functional coordination across operations, engineering, quality, procurement, and corporate sustainability. o Proactively identify project risks, escalate issues, and recommend solutions to maintain progress. · Sustainability Strategy & Insights o Provide subjectmatter expertise on sustainability topics including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, waste mangement and circularity o Conduct landscape scans and benchmarking to support strategic decisionmaking. o Translate analytical findings into actionable insights, mitigation strategies, and implemetation plans as needed · Communication & Stakeholder Engagement o Prepare leadershipready materials including presentations, dashboards, and written summaries o Support recurring updates, crossfunctional meetings, and documentation needs o Synthesize complex data into clear, decisionready outputs tailored to technical and nontechnical audiences Qualifications · Demonstrated project management expertise, including managing timelines, deliverables, stakeholders, risks and cross-functional coordination across multiple workstreams · Demonstrated experience in sustainability, environmental management, ESG, or related analytical fields · Working knowledge of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions accounting and mitigation approaches, waste management stratefies, and sustainability reporting methodologies · Analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, data modeling, and data visualization tools.

salary: $75 - $80 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors



Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be able to rapidly integrate into ongoing work, manage
cross‑functional inputs, support data‑driven decision‑making, and contribute
analytical and strategic insights that advance environmental sustainability
goals.
Key Accountabilities
· Project Management
Jump in quickly to manage or co-manage active sustainability projects,
ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables remain on track.
Support cross functional coordination across operations, engineering, quality,
procurement, and corporate sustainability.
Proactively identify project risks, escalate issues, and recommend solutions to
maintain progress.
· Sustainability Strategy & Insights
Provide subjectmatter expertise on sustainability topics including Scope 1, 2,
and 3 emissions, waste management, and circularity.
Conduct landscape scans and benchmarking to support strategic
decisionmaking.
Translate analytical findings into actionable insights, mitigation strategies, and
implementation plans as needed.
· Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Prepare leadershipready materials including presentations, dashboards, and
written summaries.
Support recurring updates, crossfunctional meetings, and documentation
needs.
Synthesize complex data into clear, decisionready outputs tailored to technical
and nontechnical audiences.





The essential functions of this role include:



working in a smoke free environmentworking in a non-temperature controlled environment
Skills

Environmental BackgroundWaste ReductionReuseRecyclingProject ManagementOrganizationenvironmental sustainabilityProject ManagerMulti-taskingProblem Solvingsustainability projects1, 2, and 3 emissions,crossfunctional meetingsProject Management ProfessionalMicrosoft Office
Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: Experienced
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.